thank you for all your help I will buy the janome 500 E probably tomorrow. I just can not find a Brothers dealer close to me.

Thank you all I am planning tobuy it on Monday.

Mary, I'm so excited for you! Let us know how it goes.

Enjoy your new baby. And don't forget to give her/him a name! Hugs. Nan W

how exciting, bet you can hardly wait. Please send us some pictures etc

Mary, now you have decided on your purchase I hope you get many happy hours on your new machine, you will love it. The larger hoops are terrific and will allow you do lots more embroidery. I would not be without my Janome 500e it is fantastic. Sandra.

You won't be sorry a great machine and a joy to use. There are a lot of us on here with that model so any questions you have I am sure someone will have the answer for you.

Congratulations on your choice. I love mine. Hope you will enjoy yours just as much as I do mine.

Congrats on your new machine. The support of a dealer and the tech to work on the machine always trumps the make and model. I travel 2 hours 1 way for my machines and it is worth it. Enjoy the machine and share the projects and the pride you have in your machine.

Mary I am so happy that you have decided what you want and that there will be support from a dealer for you. I hope you have many happy years embroidering with your new machine. I have noted that a number here have changed makes due to availability of support, cost and the like. Good Luck